NEPHTHYS VEIL-WEAVER
Desert ScholarsIllusionist and Entertainment Mage
"Reality is just the most persistent illusion. My job is to remind people that other possibilities exist.""
Identity
- Residence
- Traveling performer, currently Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Voice: Musical and expressive, shifting tones to match her illusions
Relationships
- Family - Parents retired from performing; a brother who manages her business affairs
- Allies - Other performers who share venues, wealthy patrons who sponsor her shows
- Rivals - Competing illusionists, critics who dismiss her work as "mere entertainment"
Personality
- Traits: Dramatic and theatrical, genuinely loves bringing joy to others, hides deep loneliness behind performance, surprisingly practical about business
Backstory
Nephthys was born to performers and showed magical talent at an early age. She combined her family's performance skills with illusion magic to create shows that are famous across the desert. She has performed for nobles and commoners alike, bringing the same dedication to every audience.
Daily Life
Spends days practicing new illusions and maintaining her equipment, evenings performing at venues across the city. She travels constantly, never staying in one place for long. Nights are spent alone, often practicing until dawn.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 One of her illusions has become permanently real and is causing problems; she needs help dispelling it.
- 2 Someone is using illusions to commit crimes, and she's being framed as the culprit.